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Job Description
The Electronics and Packaging Technology Manager will foster innovation and advance critically important electronics and packaging technologies. The Technology Manager will drive organizational strategy, ensure team execution and operations, and provide guidance and coaching to team members on technical and career direction while supporting government customers and strategic partners.
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Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team of technologists with an advanced electronics packaging focus.
- Responsibilities include driving organizational strategy, ensuring operational excellence (safety & compliance, finance, resource planning) & enabling project execution.
- Resource planning for the team
- Work closely with the Technology Director, leadership at GE Aerospace business units, and key customers to develop/refine the vision and strategy for the Electronics & Packaging team.
- Own team technical and operation functions within the discipline as developed in collaboration with the Technology Director; this will include all elements of strategy definition, goal setting, recruiting, safety & compliance, finance, resource planning, operating rhythms and project execution
- Enable technology program execution and technology transition meeting deliverables, budgets, and schedules, while also contributing technically to projects
- Provide focused operational coaching (project/program management, Lean principles, etc.) and career coaching.
- Create an open environment and cross sharing of technology. Collaborate across disciplines and actively contribute to the Technology Manager/people leader community at the site
- Recruit top talent, provide mentoring, coaching, and development opportunities to grow team members
- Establish, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with the GE Aerospace businesses and external community in areas of need for the organization
- Represent and promote GE's research in the community
- Continuous improvement through standard work, KPIs, and process improvements
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or packaging area.
- Demonstrated ability to actively recruit top talent with diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated impact, technical project leadership capability and ability to lead, build and energize cross-functional teams in high-impact technology
- Demonstrated ability to influence at senior levels
- Proven track record of promoting safety practices
- Proven ability to continuously improve the culture of the organization
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to attain a US Government security clearance
Desired Characteristics:
- Doctorate in a relevant technical discipline
- Proven track record of being capable of influencing at all organizational levels
- Proven track record of the ability to work in multi-business environment and develop technology synergy and roadmaps
- Strong working knowledge of the GE Businesses and their Industries
- Established network across the global printed and packaging electronics technical community
- Experience working with and winning DARPA programs
The Electronics and Packaging Technology Manager will foster innovation and advance critically important electronics and packaging technologies. The Technology Manager will drive organizational strategy, ensure team execution and operations, and provide guidance and coaching to team members on technical and career direction while supporting government customers and strategic partners.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team of technologists with an advanced electronics packaging focus.
- Responsibilities include driving organizational strategy, ensuring operational excellence (safety & compliance, finance, resource planning) & enabling project execution.
- Resource planning for the team
- Work closely with the Technology Director, leadership at GE Aerospace business units, and key customers to develop/refine the vision and strategy for the Electronics & Packaging team.
- Own team technical and operation functions within the discipline as developed in collaboration with the Technology Director; this will include all elements of strategy definition, goal setting, recruiting, safety & compliance, finance, resource planning, operating rhythms and project execution
- Enable technology program execution and technology transition meeting deliverables, budgets, and schedules, while also contributing technically to projects
- Provide focused operational coaching (project/program management, Lean principles, etc.) and career coaching.
- Create an open environment and cross sharing of technology. Collaborate across disciplines and actively contribute to the Technology Manager/people leader community at the site
- Recruit top talent, provide mentoring, coaching, and development opportunities to grow team members
- Establish, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with the GE Aerospace businesses and external community in areas of need for the organization
- Represent and promote GE's research in the community
- Continuous improvement through standard work, KPIs, and process improvements
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or packaging area.
- Demonstrated ability to actively recruit top talent with diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated impact, technical project leadership capability and ability to lead, build and energize cross-functional teams in high-impact technology
- Demonstrated ability to influence at senior levels
- Proven track record of promoting safety practices
- Proven ability to continuously improve the culture of the organization
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change
- Ability to attain a US Government security clearance
- Must be 18 years or older.
- You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.
Desired Characteristics:
- Doctorate in a relevant technical discipline
- Proven track record of being capable of influencing at all organizational levels
- Proven track record of the ability to work in multi-business environment and develop technology synergy and roadmaps
- Strong working knowledge of the GE Businesses and their Industries
- Established network across the global printed and packaging electronics technical community
- Experience working with and winning DARPA programs
The base pay range for this position is 130,000 - 240,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on May 19, 2025
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes